Subjunctive after savoir in negative

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Subjunctive after savoir in negative

Why is it not subjunctive in “je ne sais pas ce qui s’est passé”?
Asked 3 years ago
Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

The short answer is that savoir takes the subjunctive, neither in the positive nor in the negative form. But there's a bit more to it. If you want, you can follow up here:

https://www.lawlessfrench.com/subjunctivisor/savoir/

 

Subjunctive after savoir in negative

Why is it not subjunctive in “je ne sais pas ce qui s’est passé”?

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